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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 488.38, 673.86 and 301.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 488.38, 673.86 and 301.81 is: 416.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    488.38 : 673.86 = 301.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    488.38/673.86 = 301.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    488.38x = 673.86 × 301.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    488.38x = 203,377.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,377.69/488.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416.43

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